Happy Halloween

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, (and maybe a little scary) Halloween!

Thursday, October 21

I will be heading to Julian, CA with my family this Saturday. 

Floribelle will be closed for the day.

We will be stopping at a few favorite vintage/antique shops along the way

and will be looking for new treasures to bring back to Floribelle.

It's nice to take a little trip once in awhile. 

New surroundings, different atmospheres.  

And the Julian pie.....Mmmm.....what can I say?!

I hope you have a great weekend. 

Enjoy the fall weather, take a walk, breathe the fresh air.  

I know I will!

Friday, October 15

I know, I know, it has been awhile since I last posted.
I am not good at posting regularly, I see.
I try, but life gets in the way and I postpone blogging for later
and sometimes later takes MUCH later!
Sorry!  I will do my best in the future.....

It has been slow, slow, slow at Floribelle the last 2 weeks.  I have been keeping busy making stretchy bracelets.  Oh, I am definitely addicted to this!  I am a searcher of beads and trinkets and have been known to take apart necklaces to get to the beads.  I believe that I suffer a little from ADHD and making these bracelets is good for me.  Really, they are quick (generally), every design is different, and I don't get antsy while I am making them.  I will have tons to sell at the November Community Bazaar!

Yes, I am in love with making bracelets.  

If I sell some of them I won't feel wacky for making so many!

It can't be all bad, though, if it calms my nerves, right?

Here are some finds from around the internet

Someone painted a portrait of my cat!

Yum! Handmade Caramel + Fudge Sauce Plus Free Printable Tags

Barbara Wisnoski

Polaroid Coasters

Mmmm...Mast Brothers Chocolate

Just in case I don't post again for awhile, I hope you have 

a wonderful weekend and enjoy some time for yourself!  :)

Happy October

I love October.  The weather here in Yuma finally starts changing. 

A little cooler, not many more triple digit days left now.

This morning I have the windows open, and my lace panels are blowing with the breeze. 

Lovely and refreshing.  It is a gift to be able to open the windows after the long, hot summer.

There are some new Halloween inspired items at Floribelle, too. 

Necklaces and Dia de los Muertos calaveros night lights made from gourds. 

Stop in and have a look if you are in the area.  

Internet travels:

Vintage Stamp Giveaway!

Sweet dreams....

Love these notebooks

I want a place like this in Yuma!

(maybe a rented room at the Yuma Art Center?  Hmmm.....)

This and this is why I love graffiti

I hope your weekend is wonderful.  I will be at the shop today from 11am - 5pm.  

Come by and visit!

Tomorrow we hope to begin our Halloween yard decorations. 

I will share pics when we are finished.

How about you?  Share your ideas for Halloween!

New Work

I have been busy creating items for the upcoming Community Bazaar
at the Yuma Civic Center on November 20, 2010.
I have so much more to do and I know the time will fly by.
This is a great opportunity for anyone making items by hand,
as all vendors participating must sell handmade items only.
I am excited to see the other booths and what art and crafters are up to
here in the Yuma area.  This will be the perfect chance to pick up some
great, unique Christmas gifts and decorations, too.
If you are around the Yuma, AZ area Saturday, November 20,
I hope you come by the Yuma Civic and Convention Center
between 9am - 4pm and visit.
Here are a few of the items I have finished so far.

I have been really into fiber/textile art these days

and am becoming obsessed with making jewelry.

I definitely have much to learn, but the experimenting is fun. 

I would love to hear your thoughts on these

and what your obsessions are these days!

Wishing you happiness,

Sunday, Sunday

The weekend has gone so quickly....I hope you enjoyed yours!  

We have seen many Praying Mantises around lately.  I think this

is a good thing, because they eat other bugs.  Or maybe it's not so good,

because that must mean we have lots of bugs around!  What do you think?

Anyone know anything about Praying Mantises they would like to share with me?

Here are some places I've visited this weekend:

Free Artwork!

Sweetest Thing

Love these rustic and earthy interiors

Vampire Ludmila

We SO need this in Yuma.  I have called the Humane Society many times to report this and they have always reported back to me that there is nothing they can do, it is within the owners' rights.  Heartbreaking.

Skona Hem love

I hope you find time for the things that make you happy!

Unexpected Delivery

Yesterday the doorbell rang.
I went to the door and saw a UPS truck pulling away.
I looked down and saw a package waiting for me.
Isn't it exciting when a package shows up--one that you weren't expecting?
I was anxious to find out what was inside, so I quickly went in and opened the box.

Two beautiful gifts from my cousin, Tiffany, who lives in Florida. 

Handmade--my favorite kind of gift!

The Peace framed work is a good daily reminder for me. 

This is something I need to work on!

I love these handmade beauties.  It is nice to have artsy people in the family.  

Keep Smiling!